punky
1of, like, or pertaining to spongy punk.
burning very slowly, as a fire.
Origin of punky
1Other words from punky
- punk·i·ness, noun
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Origin of punky
2Other words from punky
- punk·i·ness, noun
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How to use punky in a sentence
He was just tickled and amused by the situation, punky and very funny.
NCIS’s 11th Anniversary: Michael Weatherly’s Top 10 Moments | Michael Weatherly | September 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST“I was the dirty kid, so of course I loved punky, who was totally OK with herself,” Munn said.
"To a certain extent, though I suppose your cowboys will think us pretty punky at it," answered Jerry.
The Outdoor Chums After Big Game | Captain Quincy AllenApparently punky did, for he muttered, "Aw right," and flecked the ash from his cigar.
Ann Arbor Tales | Karl Edwin HarrimanAll the other meals were satisfactory, though an occasional one was punky.
An American Hobo in Europe | Ben Goodkind
As a rule the bean was large and punky, of a dark brown or dingy color, and its flavor was described as muddy.
All About Coffee | William H. UkersThe first ledge would roll her bottom up, beating in her punky breast at the same time.
The Skipper and the Skipped | Holman Day
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